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Book Review: The Last Kings of Shanghai

West Lafayette Public Library Director, Nick Schenkel, has the review of "The Last Kings of Shanghai: The Rival Jewish Dynasties that Helped Create Modern China" by Jonathan Kaufman.   This epic nonfiction tale of the Sassoon and Kadoorie families gives a look at some of China's tumultous history through the lens of this unique historical rivalry.

Nick Schenkel, retired Director of the West Lafayette Public Library, is a long time WBAA contributor who reviews books from all walks of literature.